He talks about his background, growing up in Cape Verde and Angola, and how he became involved in the Kizomba community.
Galo discusses the unique aspects of Kizomba music and why it speaks to him. He also shares his experiences DJing at parties and festivals, and the pressure and excitement that comes with it.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Online Edition of Kizomba Conversations
02:27 Getting to Know DJ Gallo: Background and Journey
05:16 From House Parties to DJing: DJ Gallo's Early DJing Experience
09:58 The Cultural Connection: Why Kizomba Speaks to DJ Gallo
11:26 Creating a Unique DJ Style: Dancing and Understanding the Crowd
13:18 Song Selection: Telling a Story and Providing a Different Experience
21:50 Honoring the Roots: Incorporating Old School Kizomba
36:06 Consistency in Music Selection
48:01 Influence of Kizomba in Kizman's Life
58:26 Dos and Don'ts of Interacting with DJs
01:12:07 Embracing Cultural Differences
01:20:03 The Growth of Kizomba in Europe and Asia
01:23:32 Kizomba in Cape Verde and Africa
01:27:34 The Inclusivity of Kizomba
01:33:22 The Future of Kizomba
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